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The Washington Capitals defeat the Calgary Flames, 3-1.

Jan. 3, 2012 Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green warms up before the game at the Verizon Center. Green had missed all but eight games this season and hadn't played since Nov. 11. Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post

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